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Skunk Under Your Steps? We Trap It Humanely and Relocate It.
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How Do You Know It Is a Skunk (Identification)
Colour
Black with a white stripe (or two) running from the head down the back.
Size
About 40 to 80 cm long, including the tail. Weighs roughly 2 to 6 kg.
Description
Cat-sized, with a small head, a bushy tail and short legs. Walks slowly and digs with strong front claws.
Notes
Mostly active at night. If a skunk stamps its feet or lifts its tail, it's warning you. Back away.
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Sound Familiar?
Skunk calls are among the most common we get. Here are a few real examples from our enquiries, lightly shortened:
- “There is a skunk under our front steps, and I’d like it removed.”
- “Our dog has been skunked twice. We seem to have them under our shed.”
- “I have a mama skunk and her babies in the yard. Can they be relocated?”
- “Woke up to a strong skunk smell throughout the house.”
- “Do you relocate skunks instead of killing them?”
Since 2020, more than 300 people in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and nearby areas have contacted us about skunks. If you’re reading this, you’re in good company.
Where Skunks Move In
Skunks don’t build dens. They dig under existing structures. This is where they turned up in our enquiries, from most to least common:
Spot | How often | What to look for |
Front steps, porch or concrete landing | The most common by far, more than 85 enquiries | A hole dug at the edge of the steps, dirt pushed out, a strong smell near the front door |
Under a shed | About 30 | Holes along the sides or corners, a trail through the grass |
Under a deck | About 25 | A hole near the skirting, a smell in the evening, a dog that won’t leave the spot |
Under a driveway, sidewalk or patio slab | About 15 | A hole at the edge of the concrete, soil on the walkway |
Under or beside a garage | About 10 | Digging along the foundation, noises, odour in the garage |
Crawl space or under the house | A handful | Noises, odour that gets into the house |
The Skunk Year in Alberta
What skunks are doing changes with the seasons, and so does the type of call we get:
When | What skunks are doing | What you may notice |
Feb to Mar | Mating season. Skunks wake up and roam | Strong skunk smell, sometimes inside the house or garage |
Apr to Jun | Mothers den up and give birth, usually in May or June | A new hole under steps or a shed, a mother skunk heading out at dusk |
Jun to Aug | Young skunks grow and begin following the mother | A line of small skunks in the yard, dogs sprayed. Our busiest months for calls are July and August |
Sep to Nov | Feeding up and choosing a winter den | New holes under porches and decks, and skunks that look like they’re moving in for winter |
Dec to Jan | Resting in the den, coming out on mild days | Tracks in snow, a skunk on a mild night |
What Doesn't Work
Many customers have tried to handle a skunk themselves before calling us. If there could be babies in the den, don’t block anything. Please call us first. These are the things we hear about most, and why they often don’t work:
- Filling the hole. The skunk digs a new one, often the next day. If it’s still inside, you’ve trapped it.
- Bricks, concrete blocks or planks. Skunks move them or dig under them.
- Smells and sprays. Peppermint oil, predator urine, mothballs, citrus peels and powders haven’t worked for the customers who told us about them.
- Renting or borrowing a trap. We’ve heard of skunks that eat the bait and leave, traps that are too small, and traps that don’t close properly.
- Waiting. A skunk that finds a good spot often stays, and it may return the following year.
If Your Dog or Your House Got Sprayed
If your dog was sprayed:
- Keep your dog outside, or in a bathroom, so the smell doesn’t spread through the house.
- If your dog was sprayed in the eyes, rinse with clean water and call your vet.
- Ask your vet about a safe de-skunking wash. Avoid rubbing it into your dog’s eyes or face.
- Call us. A dog that was sprayed once is likely to meet the skunk again. More than 40 customers who contacted us mentioned a dog or pet.
If your house smells like skunk:
- Open windows and run fans to let fresh air in.
- Check where the smell is strongest. If it’s the front door, the garage or the AC and fresh-air intake, the skunk is probably close by.
- One customer had a skunk spray near the AC intake, and the smell spread through the house.
- Once the skunk is gone, the smell fades faster.
Are Skunks Dangerous?
Skunks aren’t aggressive, but they have good defences.
- Spray: A skunk can spray up to a few metres and will usually warn you first by stamping its feet, hissing or lifting its tail.
- Rabies: Skunks can carry rabies. It’s uncommon, but it’s serious. Never touch or approach one, and call your doctor or vet if you or a pet is bitten or a skunk acts strangely, such as being out in daylight and not afraid of people.
- Property damage: Skunks dig holes under steps, sheds and slabs, and they can dig up lawns looking for grubs.
- Garbage and pet food: Skunks will raid garbage, compost and pet food left outside.
Our Skunk Control Process
- Tell us what you’re seeing. Tell us where you saw or smelled the skunk. A photo of the hole helps.
- Inspect. We find where the skunk is denning and how it’s getting in. If there may be babies, this is where we’d plan how to handle it.
- Humane trapping. We set up a humane trap and capture the skunk.
- Relocation. We relocate the skunk away from your home.
- Follow-up and guarantee. If a skunk returns, we return. Your service is backed by our guarantee.
How Much Does Skunk Removal Cost?
Skunk Removal starts at $250.
This includes humane trapping and relocating the animal.
Your final price depends on the size of the area we’re servicing, your location and how serious the skunk problem is. For example, one skunk under a front step is a different job than a family under a large shed.
The majority of our services come with a six-month warranty.
The best way to get a firm price is to send us your enquiry. Tell us where the skunk is and send a photo if you can.
Keeping Skunks Out for Good
Trapping solves today’s problem. These steps help prevent the next one:
- Close off the gaps under steps, decks and sheds once the skunk is gone
- Keep garbage cans closed and compost covered
- Bring pet food and bird seed inside at night
- Keep grass short and clear brush and wood piles
- Check your property every spring and fall for new holes
- If you have a lot of grubs in your lawn, skunks will keep coming back to dig
Our Service Areas for Skunk Control
Skunks dig up lawns, den under porches, and leave a lingering smell. Wherever you are, our local team can trap and relocate them humanely and help keep them from returning.
Skunk Control in Edmonton
A skunk denning under your Edmonton deck, shed, or porch? We’ll trap and relocate it humanely, then help block access so it doesn’t come back.
Skunk Control in Calgary
Freshly dug holes in your Calgary lawn or a lingering odour near your foundation can mean a skunk is close by. We’ll relocate it safely and close off the den.
Skunk Control in Red Deer
Skunks sneaking under your Red Deer deck or digging through your yard? We’ll trap and relocate them humanely and help prevent them from returning.
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FAQs About Major Pest Control Services
Don’t fill the hole or block it, because a skunk may be inside, and babies may be there too. Call a wildlife professional to humanely trap and relocate it. Afterwards, close off the entrance so another skunk can’t move in.
Sometimes, but often not. A skunk that finds a dry, safe den under your steps or shed tends to stay or return the next season. Deterrents like peppermint oil, mothballs and predator urine haven’t worked for customers who’ve tried them.
Yes. Our skunk removal service involves humane trapping and relocation of the animal. If you’d like to know more about how we handle your situation, send us your enquiry, and we’ll explain.
Tell us right away. Babies are born in May or June and stay in the den for weeks. Blocking the entrance or removing only the mother can leave young skunks behind, so the timing matters. Don’t try to handle babies yourself.
Skunk removal starts at $250. The price depends on the size of the area we’re servicing, your location and how serious the problem is. Most of our services come with a six-month warranty.
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